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At UNICEF Australia, we’re giving young people a platform to speak up on issues they care about. In every episode, our UNICEF Australia Ambassador and podcast host, Rae Johnston, passes the mic to young people and experts as we discuss everything from climate change to mental health and inequality. Listen in as young voices speak up about the big issues and their hopes for the future. No matter who they are or where they live, every voice matters. You can listen on your favourite podcast app ...
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A Circular Revolution

HT Smartcast Originals

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Get ready to be inspired by 'A Circular Revolution' - the podcast that celebrates the power of Indian youth to drive sustainability and innovation in the Circular Economy. In each episode, join host Ankita Pahwa (@ankita.pahwa) as she speaks to an 'Agent of Change', conscientiously identified by the Indian Youth Climate Network. Whether you're a young person looking to make a difference, or simply someone who wants to learn more about the circular economy and sustainable living, this podcast ...
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The S-Word

Edie Lush and Claudia Gonzalez Romo

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Exploring The Sustainable Development Goals with Edie Lush, Executive Editor of Hub Culture and Claudia Gonzalez Romo, Special Adviser UNICEF. In collaboration with the UN Foundation and the Global Daily
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ELIX is a non-governmental organisation in Greece providing non-formal education. On this podcast channel you will find remote learning resources for language learners of Greek as foreign language in the framework of the programme "The Learning for Integration Project: Quality Learning and Non-Formal Education for Refugee and Migrant Children and Adults in Greece" with the support of UNICEF, International Organization for Migration (IOM) and DG HOME. The Mini Kids Podcast series is being pro ...
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UN News interviews a wide range of people from senior news-making officials at Headquarters in New York, to advocates and beneficiaries from across the world who have a stake in helping the UN go about its often life-saving work in the field.
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From his rise to fame as an international calypso star to his moving experiences touring a segregated country, Harry Belafonte personifies the American civil rights movement. He was the first artist ever to sell a million albums — and the second American to be named UNICEF Goodwill Ambassador.
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Pathways to Peace

Early Childhood Peace Consortium

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Podcast series "Pathways to Peace" is a production of the Early Childhood Peace Consortium (ECPC)(https://ecdpeace.org). In this series, we discuss how positive early childhood development can lead to global peace. Listen in as we talk with experts about the experiences and the challenges they face in implementing early childhood development programs to build a more peaceful world. The ECPC brings together leaders from international organizations, academia, practice, philanthropy, networks, ...
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Smart Women, Smart Power

CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

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CSIS Smart Women, Smart Power is a speaker series on women in international business and global affairs. The biweekly podcast features leading women from the corporate, government, and national security worlds discussing top international issues.
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Libertarian-Minded

Peter Norquest & Terra Radliff

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"During the past few years we have become acutely aware of the organized takeover and slow demolition of nation states by globalist powers. They are attempting to enact a Great Reset via the Fourth Industrial Revolution with the intention of locking down the world under a global technocracy. This is occurring via the capture of local, state, federal and national governments by international institutions such as the United Nations and the World Health Organization, as well as Non-Governmental ...
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EYE on Yellow Fever

Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) Strategy

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Yellow fever is one of the world’s most deadly diseases. If you think it’s a disease that can only be found in tropical climates, think again. Even with a single shot vaccine, the risk of outbreaks of yellow fever is significant and growing globally. EYE on Yellow Fever is a ten-part series that takes you inside a concerted global effort to ensure that yellow fever does not become the next big global health threat. EYE on Yellow Fever is a series by the Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics (EYE) ...
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It's an early morning show that begins at 05h00 and ends at 09h00. The content is strictly current affairs and includes news bulletins. It focuses on politics, human interest, education, science and technology, environment, economics and sports stories. Most stories are usually hard-core politics.
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In 2020, 1 in about 45 people need humanitarian assistance and protection. While these statistics are shocking, they don’t tell the complete human story. This podcast talks to people responding to crises, people affected by them, and writers telling their stories. It will explore if stories can create empathy and spark action to address the causes and consequences of humanitarian crises.
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Data Science Mixer features top experts in lively and informative conversations that will change the way you do data science. We'll explore important topics in machine learning and AI with the innovators shaping the field, diving deep but keeping it light with happy hour beverages and snacks. https://community.alteryx.com/t5/Data-Science-Mixer/bg-p/mixer
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UofG Sound Tracks

University of Glasgow

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Sound Tracks is the podcast brought to you by University of Glasgow Careers and Alumni, that’s jam-packed with sound advice from our graduate world-changers to help keep your career on track. Join hosts Kezia and Rosie as they take you on tour with awesome alumni all over the world to share their career journey. From side hustles and social enterprises to surviving freelance, creating social impact and surviving the big city living around the globe. In each episode, you’ll be sure to get the ...
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The Virtual Summit is bringing together global leaders to draw a blueprint for what lies ahead for India and the world. The live discussion will be spread over 4 weeks starting November 19, 2020; every Thursday and Friday. Hindustan Times Leadership Summit Highlights. Conversations for a better tomorrow. This is a Hindustan Times production, brought to you by HT Smartcast.
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Zero to CEO

Kaushik Praveen Kumar

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Welcome to the Zero to CEO podcast, My name Kaushik and you’ll be hearing my voice throughout the episodes. Zero to CEO began out of my own curiosity about how high performance people get to where they are, the choices they’ve made and their journey. Being a CEO is often looked at as a very converted position, it seems like, it’s the pinnacle of ones career. But how we get there. That part always seems to be shrouded in mystery. Zero to CEO gives you an insight into the lives of executives, ...
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Här får vi ta del av personliga berättelser om hur deras kamp från sin psykiska ohälsa vändes till psykisk hälsa. Vad för situationer som lett till deras problematik men också tips och råd till lyssnare hur man jobbar med den psykiska ohälsan i sin vardag för att nå en psykisk hälsa och bra tillvaro igen. Du kommer också få ta del av olika organisationer som jobbar med psykisk hälsa och ohälsa på olika sätt i samhället för att göra vardagen och tillvaron bättre för människor. Framtidsvisione ...
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This Podcast is dedicated to the BC Global community and its listeners.BC Global is a nonprofit organization. its purpose is to serve as a platform to promote culture, education, economic, as well as peace and conflict resolution. We are a holistic community of thoughtful young leaders, entrepreneurs, human rights activists, who proactively share our skills, education knowledge interconnecting through our ecosystem of color, class, age, gender, religion, and beyond. To elevate ideas to solve ...
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In this episode, Andrew Davis and Chris Branch discuss two marketing examples that showcase the use of generative AI. The first example is Morgan Stanley, which developed its own suite of generative AI tools to enhance the efficiency of its financial advisors. The tools include an AI knowledge assistant and a meeting summarization tool. The second …
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Recorded August 13, 2024 UNICEF is broadly known as a global NGO that puts children first and protects them. Not so fast! There is a darker side to this organization that needs to be heard. Have you heard of "One "Health" or "Our Common Agenda" or "The Digital Public Infastructure" ? Have you read whistleblower’s testimony about thousands of pedoph…
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In this episode of the In A Nutshell podcast, Andrew Davis and Chris Branch discuss the latest developments in AI, including new video generation tools, the impact of deepfakes on public figures like Taylor Swift, Apple's recent AI innovations, and the implications of a significant tax ruling against Apple. They also explore the potential of AI in …
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A series of crises is making it difficult for Haiti’s most vulnerable farming households to work their land, recover from natural weather events and build their livelihoods according to a senior representative of the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Extreme weather, including hurricanes, as well as the effects of climate change and now…
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Amid the brutal war in Gaza and fears of famine, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) is providing Palestinian livestock holders with veterinary kits to keep their animals healthy and disease-free. This is just one example of the UN agency’s work to ensure food security and economic stability in conflict zones, including the West Bank, Ukrai…
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Over half a million people have been severely impacted by unprecedented flooding and windstorms in Yemen. The UN International Organization for Migration (IOM) has been working in the hardest-hit areas providing emergency shelter, cash assistance, and clean water. But the agency is facing significant challenges, including limited resources and ongo…
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A physical education teacher in Maryland used AI to create a fake audio recording of his principal making racist and anti-Semitic remarks, leading to the teacher's suspension. The incident highlights the potential dangers of AI when used maliciously. The ease and speed with which AI can generate deepfakes make it a powerful tool for spreading false…
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AI is making companies smaller, which can be seen as both a good and bad thing. Smaller companies can use AI to become more efficient and expand, while larger corporations may worry about job loss. The use of AI in marketing and customer service is already reducing the workforce in some companies. However, there is also a trend towards valuing indi…
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Back to Basics – NGOs – United Nations Related – Part 5 Date recorded: 08/27/24 When you think of the World Wildlife Fund pictures of snuggly pandas come to mind. And they should, because that’s the commercial face of this insidious organization. Would you be shocked to learn that the WWF was instrumental in creating the worldwide NGO structure tha…
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More work needs to be done to ensure the success of the multinational security support mission which has deployed to Haiti to help the national police address chronic levels of violence and instability. That’s according to Bob Rae, Canada’s Ambassador to the UN and the newly elected president of the UN’s Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The mi…
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The conversation explores the concept of balance in relation to AI and the presence of a counterculture movement against AI. It discusses the need for balance in different aspects of AI, such as the balance between gangsta rap and backpacking hip hop in the music industry. The conversation also highlights the pendulum swing effect, where a backlash…
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This week's AI news covers topics such as teacherless AI classrooms, AI art courses, music AI generation, extended video generation capabilities, Oprah Winfrey's special on AI, and the popularity of OpenAI's chat GPT. The news highlights the advancements and implications of AI in various fields.By Andrew Davis & Chris Branch
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An off-chance encounter as an intern transformed Funmi’s life several years later when someone she networked with early in her career thought of her down the line and offered her a job. Funmi Oludaiye, Managing Director (Global Head of Engineering) at Goldman Sachs, discusses how she advanced her career in STEM through hard work, mentorship, and re…
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In this episode, Andrew Davis and Chris Branch discuss the topic of perplexity AI. They highlight the importance of perplexity in the generative AI space and its usefulness in professional settings. They compare perplexity to traditional search engines like Google and emphasize its ability to provide more accurate and detailed information. The host…
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Title: Back to Basics – NGOs – United Nations Related – Part 4 Date recorded: 08/27/24 Eradicating hunger: Isn’t that what the World Food Program is all about? Well…no. Peter and Terra will walk you through their true goals. Disguised as aid, the WFP uses the flowery language of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development to promote their work. Bac…
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This is Daniel Johnson for UN News. Superbugs – or bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics – continue to be a major worry for the medical community and health authorities, because if they emerge and spread globally, life-saving drugs will no longer work. As part of the global effort to prevent such antimicrobial resistance, the UN World Health O…
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Technology is catching up to our ideas, making them more feasible and accessible. We are on the cusp of a new era where AI can perform multi-step actions and alleviate tasks for content creators and marketers. The availability of technology, such as recording tools, microphones, and editing software, has made it easier to execute ideas like startin…
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The fighting hasn’t stopped in Gaza but that hasn’t prevented tens of thousands of parents from making sure that their children are given the first of two polio vaccines. The UN-led initiative inoculated 15,000 youngsters in one school-turned-shelter in central Deir Al-Balah on Monday, according to Louise Wateridge, a spokesperson for the UN agency…
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The conversation explores whether AI is overhyped for content creators who are above average in their skills. It discusses how AI platforms are currently aimed at beginners and those who are not proficient in content creation. The hosts highlight that AI tools may not be better than highly skilled content creators, but they can make the creative pr…
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This week's news covers a range of topics including the revamp of Alexa with a large language model, the use of AI in mosquito control, MidJourney's move into hardware, the integration of AI in education, Will.i.am's Gen AI radio platform, and the use of AI in healthcare to detect bowel lesions. The news highlights the potential of AI in various in…
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The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Wednesday condemned Israel’s military escalation in the occupied West Bank, calling for attacks by the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) to stop, along with settler violence and the forcible transfer of Palestinians. Ajith Sunghay, Head of OHCHR in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, told UN News that as the situati…
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Mellody Hobson, co-CEO and President of Ariel Investments — created Ariel Alternatives, the first private equity subsidiary of the 40-year-old investment firm, alongside its current CEO Les Brun. On this Smart Women, Smart Power episode, Mellody joins Dr. Kathleen McInnis for a discussion on how she strives to close the racial wealth gap and create…
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The hosts discuss the top 50 AI web and mobile apps based on usage. They focus on the top 10 web apps and highlight surprising and popular ones. They also discuss the importance of simplicity and ease of use in driving popularity. The hosts mention the dominance of large language models in the top rankings and the community-building aspect of some …
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The rebellion against AI has begun, with brands and individuals going against AI. The conversation explores the stance of a CEO who refuses to use AI in his design tool, Procreate. The hosts discuss the line between using AI for image generation and manipulation, and the potential future where AI is embedded in everything. They mention examples of …
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Recorded on Aug. 20, 2024 What could be more humanitarian than aiding refugees fleeing from persecution in their home country? Not much… but wait! Why are all these strings attached? Join Terra and Peter in plumbing the depths to which the United Nations Refugee Agency goes to promote biometrics, digital IDs and complete tracking of EVERY refugee..…
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Companies are hesitant to choose an AI platform due to concerns about ethical practices. However, it seems that most platforms have broken some rules in one way or another. The decision then becomes a matter of picking the lesser of two evils. The conversation also touches on the limitations of certain platforms that only train on stock images, the…
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Civilians in Lebanon - particularly in the volatile south - are grappling with constant threats of violence, high levels of displacement and economic deprivation, as the standoff between Israel and Hezbollah militants continues in the shadow of the Gaza war. Fadel Saleh, from the UN aid coordination office (OCHA) in Lebanon, told UN News that tens …
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This week's news in the world of generative AI covers a range of topics, including updates from platforms like Midjourney and Flux, advancements in image generation from Ideogram and Luma Labs, and Google's AI technology detecting diseases through cough analysis. The conversation also touches on the limitations and potential of new platforms like H…
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AI is exceptional at cloning, but cloning is not where the magic lies. When it comes to coming up with new ideas, AI struggles. Cloning someone else's idea and adding a twist to it is less impressive than having your creative idea and bringing it to life with AI. AI is best used for execution at scale, amplifying ideas, and restoring old images. Di…
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After 25 years working for the CIA, the Honorable Sue Gordon has served the United States across administrations. She joins Dr. Kathleen McInnis and Lauren Bedula, the Managing Director at Beacon Global Strategies, for a conversation on how she balanced it all as a mother of two—plus, she’ll get into her time in the CIA during the 2012 Benghazi att…
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Will.i.am discusses the importance of ownership rights in AI voice cloning and the music industry. He emphasizes the need for artists to own their voice models and consider the terms of their record contracts. The conversation also explores the potential for AI-generated celebrity interactions and the impact on fan experiences. The episode highligh…
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Acute malnutrition is rapidly increasing among young children in Government-controlled areas in Yemen, UN agencies and partners warned in a report published this week. The ongoing conflict between Government forces, backed by a Saudi-led coalition, and Houthi rebels, is driving the surge, along with other factors such as economic collapse, displace…
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Tesco, a major supermarket chain, is using AI to offer hyper-personalized video messaging to customers. They have partnered with Olympic gold medalist Jessica Ennis-Hill to be the spokesperson for this initiative. Customers can type in a message or name and the AI version of Jessica will deliver the personalized message. The platform has a filter s…
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Dynamic pricing, driven by AI, is becoming more prevalent in various industries, including supermarkets, transportation, and insurance. While it offers convenience and the potential for bargains, it can also lead to higher prices and unpredictability for customers. The use of real-time data and AI algorithms allows businesses to adjust prices based…
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Health authorities report the death toll in Gaza has reached 40 thousand. Meanwhile a deal to bring home the remaining Israeli hostages remains elusive. Peace talks continue in hopes of securing a ceasefire and averting an escalation of the crisis in the wake of the assassination of Hamas’s political leader. So what is the outlook for the Middle Ea…
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This week's AI news covers topics such as AI overviews, enhanced photo-taking features, new video generation capabilities, AI music collaboration, and AI content detection. Google introduced AI overviews that allow for search based on prompts and simplified language. They also added an enhanced link display feature. Another interesting feature is t…
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In this episode, Andrew Davis and Chris Branch discuss the involvement of AI in video games. They start by talking about actors in video games going on strike due to AI's ability to easily replace them. They also discuss the use of AI in creating player likenesses and stadiums in EA Sports College Football 2025. The hosts explore the implications o…
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AI has lowered the barriers to entry in various industries, allowing anyone with a good prompt and the right tools to create amazing content and reach millions through social media. However, there are concerns about the quality of content and the addictive nature of social media. AI has made content creation more efficient and eliminated excuses fo…
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Engagement pods, a method of artificially boosting engagement on social media, have been a long-standing annoyance. With the introduction of AI-generated comments, the problem has escalated. Engagement pods involve creating communities outside of social media platforms where members like and engage with each other's posts to increase visibility. Ho…
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OpenAI could potentially become the new MySpace, facing similar challenges such as people leaving, bad leadership, over-promising, and competition from other platforms. MySpace was once the biggest social media site, but it fell from grace due to a lack of innovation and the rise of competitors like Facebook. OpenAI needs to be cautious and learn f…
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The recent confirmation of famine at the Zamzam camp in Sudan is “also a canary in a coal mine”, the new Representative of the UN Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in the country has warned. Sheldon Yett said the situation is an indication that “terrible things” are happening there. He also recalled that food security experts report conditions are “equally …
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